Summer 2027 - Materials Planner Intern

Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Employee benefits

Job summary

PACCAR's Kenworth Truck Company internship offers hands-on experience within the Materials team, collaborating with Purchasing, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure timely material flow and inventory control. You will support supplier relationships, planning, and project work while gaining exposure to real-world manufacturing processes at our Kirkland, WA site.

The program emphasizes mentoring from senior leaders, learning opportunities across functions, and a pathway to grow within a Fortune

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Access database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Suppliers to ensure material arrives per guidelines.
• Monitor supplier quality, service, and delivery issues for Materials.
• Assist with surplus/obsolete material identification and disposition.
• Place purchase and/or manual orders to meet manufacturing schedules and manage inventory levels.
• Support ECN reviews and update planning databases across projects.
• Lead special projects/programs as needed and resolve supply chain issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Resourceful

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in progress in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access database

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

We’re investing in sustainability for the long haul. We are a purpose-led, values-driven company that believes the work we do today makes a difference tomorrow. Whether you are starting out your career or continuing to build upon one, PACCAR provides opportunities for both! Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running!

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium-duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for a highly motivated Intern who is interested in gaining professional Supply Chain and Logistics experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our Materials team. We are pleased you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck!

Internships Include Unique Learning Opportunities

• Learn first-hand from the industry’s top professionals
• Work directly with Senior Managers and Directors
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Suppliers, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure that all material arrives at the plants according to guidelines.
• Serve as a focal point for Materials’ supplier management, monitor supplier quality, service, and delivery issues.
• Assist with the identification and disposition of surplus and obsolete material.
  • This includes weekly Surplus and Obsolete (S&O) identification activities, analyzing exception reports and updating the database, initiating or recommending disposal options, and weekly reporting S&O identification/disposition activities
• Ownership of planning/ordering duties for a set of SKUs purchased from multiple sources ranging in spend value.
• Issue purchase and/or manual orders to suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules, maintain proper inventory levels, and navigate material planning issues.
• Develop and apply the skills used in Materials to coordinate engineering product changes.
  • This includes Engineering Change Notice (ECN) review, maintenance of planning databases, supplier communication, and project closure.
• Coordinate special projects/programs as required.
• Host conference calls with internal and external personnel to resolve supply chain disruptions and EDI discrepancies.
• Communicate and elevate issues, information, and resolution to Materials Planner at the plant(s) and/or Corporate Commodity Manager, Directors, and Senior Leadership.

Skills / Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, including the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be a team player and able to work effectively in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience using the Access database system preferred
• Resourceful
• Strong Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in progressfocusing on Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields.

• Junior or senior standing preferred

Intern Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Sick Leave
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal‑oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.